Shipping from Pomona to Tennessee
From Pomona to Tennessee: zone 7, 4-day ground transit, $15.6 for a 3 lb parcel and $21.55 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Tennessee order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Nashville is a fast-growing consumer market with strong health and lifestyle DTC demand. Savannah ships Tennessee at zone 4; Edison at zone 5. The Savannah node is the preferred east-coast origin for this corridor.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Pomona to a typical Tennessee ZIP (zone 7). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 7 | $13.90 | 4 days |
| 3 lb | 7 | $15.60 | 4 days |
| 5 lb | 7 | $17.30 | 4 days |
| 10 lb | 7 | $21.55 | 4 days |
| 20 lb | 7 | $30.05 | 4 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- Nashville
- Memphis
- Knoxville
Delivery time to Nashville using example ZIP 37201: 4 business days ground from Pomona.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Tennessee, our Savannah, GA node typically ships at zone 4 versus zone 7 from Pomona. That's a 3 zones difference and roughly $4.50 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Tennessee-bound inventory to Savannah compounds on every shipment. If your Tennesseeorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Tennessee and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Tennessee residential deliveries:
- Residential delivery. UPS and FedEx add ~$5.55 per parcel for residential addresses. Most DTC orders trigger this. Full surcharge breakdown.
- Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). Rural, extended rural, and remote ZIPs in Tennessee add between $4.90 and $17.50 per parcel depending on tier. DAS ZIP code guide.
- Fuel surcharge. Indexed weekly to the US EIA fuel price. Currently running approximately 10-15% of base rate for ground service. Carriers publish the current index weekly.
- Peak/demand surcharge. Major carriers add seasonal surcharges from October through January. For high-volume sellers, this can add $0.40-$1.25 per parcel during peak weeks.
- Additional Handling Surcharge (AHS). At zone 7, irregular packaging is more likely to trigger AHS. Parcels exceeding 18 inches on any side or over 70 lb attract a $24.50+ fee from most carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Tennessee from Pomona?
Tennessee is zone 7 from our Pomona warehouse. Zone 7 means 4-business-day ground transit under standard carrier tables. Zone is assigned at the ZIP3 level at invoice time; this state-level figure is a planning approximation.
How long does ground shipping from Pomona to Tennessee take?
Ground service from Pomona to Tennessee is typically 4 business days in transit at zone 7. Actual transit depends on carrier, service level, and specific ZIP. Residential delivery and rural routes can add a day.
What's the cheapest carrier for parcels to Tennessee?
For most Tennessee ZIPs, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage are competitive. The best carrier depends on weight, dimensions, and destination ZIP. Pro Fulfill's hybrid carrier system compares rates at order time to select the lowest-cost option automatically.
Multi-origin quote for Tennessee shipping.
Tell us your Tennessee monthly volume and average order weight. We'll model Pomona, Savannah, and Edison side by side and show you the cheapest origin for this lane.